2 march
we don't serve your type here
six words that trigger a national assault
what if we were to list
our own ugliness
and display it at the local diner
is it that we are just better at caging our words
I guess we like to fuel the rage
and did you ever want to just cry
mercy
"we don't serve your type here"
ReplyDeleteThis kind of a sign, can still be displayed????
Or am I misunderstanding your message????
Them and us still prevails..it does seem like an endless cycle of who fits and doesn't..but who has the right to decide? Thoughtful write..
ReplyDeletePowerful!
ReplyDeletePerfect in its simplicity and very apt in blending the words so beautifully! Nicely asos!
ReplyDeleteHank
apparently they are still having some issues in Arizona Tessa http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=1012765#.UxNQ04X4LPs
ReplyDeleteis this a reference to bygone days-no I see you've included a link above I shall have to check this out, if this exists it is a frightening state of affairs!
ReplyDeleteExcellent use of words!
ReplyDeletewe all have shadows...imagine if we had to wear them around our neck and face the same each day...would we learn to love?
ReplyDeleteGood question you're asking....'our ugliness' ~ we have different opinions and views....and we have the moral, culture..,.~ how to make all happy? ~ never answered question....
ReplyDeleteSo sad. :-(
ReplyDeletediane @ thoughts and shots
Your second stanza has quite a powerful message in it. Our we aware of our own ugliness at times, or do we just make excuses and blame others. Good poem.
ReplyDeletePamela
To set up a sign like that is a disgrace.
ReplyDeleteRacialism and prejudice is the resort of the weak in fear. Colour, religion, political leanings and even eating habits to name just a few are all in that package of hate for those that are not the same as you. Poverty doesn't help either! Keep blowing the trumpet!
ReplyDeleteRealize that someone who would display such a sign is actually hanging their own ugliness around their own neck for all the world to see. Awareness is the key, so I keep hoping that all of us continue to write, speaking out against such as these.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Sadly, this a lot more timely than it should be.
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